Erosion and Sediment Controls
Who should I contact?
About the Stormwater Consortium of Rockland County The Stormwater Consortium of Rockland County is a collaborative effort between 23 participating municipalities. It was formed to help foster the exchange of information and ideas, while effectively developing and implementing a stormwater management program. Stormwater regulations are required by US EPA’s Stormwater Phase II rule and New York State’s Pollution Discharge Elimination System General Permit 02-01.
Contact your local town or village representatives if you have questions regarding a potential stormwater concern.
Contact the New York State DEC Bureau of Water Permits at (518) 402-8111 or visit their webpage: www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/8468.html
Information is also available from the Rockland County Soil & Water Conservation District at (845) 364-2670 www.co.rockland.ny.us/environ/
Want to become a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control? Visit: www.cpesc.net
Stormwater Regulations: Erosion & Sediment Controls A quick guide for citizens and the construction industry
Typical stormdrain
A collaborative effort of the Stormwater Consortium of Rockland County
Stormwater can pick up sediment, debris and other pollutants as it runs off and enters nearby stormdrains.
For more information contact: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland 10 Patriot Hills Drive Stony Point, NY 10980 www.rocklandcce.org/stormwater.htm 845-429-7085 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Please contact the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland County office if you have any special needs.
Why do we care about stormwater and construction sites? It’s the law! Mismanagement of stormwater best management practices (BMPs) can lead to costly fines, stop-work orders, and expensive clean up. Also, sediment is the number one pollutant that flows from construction sites degrading water quality. Erosion occurs naturally; however, active construction sites can significantly accelerate that process and ruin water quality.
Silt fences are probably the most widely used erosion control method but least maintained.
filter fabrics and gravel are all excellent sediment controls (BMPs), however regular maintenance is essential. Initial installation of BMPs Clean gravel at entrance points.
Exposed stock piles and soil can easily run off construction sites resulting in costly repairs clogging drainage structures. A simple tarp over this stock pile and geotextiles can help to avoid this problem.
Best Management Practices Construction vehicles can carry sediment offsite and into nearby waterways. Gravel at the entrance and exit points can significantly reduce the amount of sediment leaving construction sites. The result of not using gravel at the entrance/ exit points.
Maintain erosion controls for the duration of the project. Geotextiles,
Geotextile/silt fence used to stabilize bank erosion. BMPs after storm event Regularly remove sediment and debris.
Soil run off from exposed stock pile. Repair any damaged silt fences. Straw bales can easily shift during storm events allowing sediment to enter nearby stormdrains.
Fix fallen support stakes.
About the Stormwater Consortium of Rockland County The Stormwater Consortium of Rockland County is a collaborative effort between 23 participating municipalities. It was formed to help foster the exchange of information and ideas, while effectively developing and implementing a stormwater management program. Stormwater regulations are required by US EPA’s Stormwater Phase II rule and New York State’s Pollution Discharge Elimination System General Permit 02-01.
Contact your local town or village representatives if you have questions regarding a potential stormwater concern.
Contact the New York State DEC Bureau of Water Permits at (518) 402-8111 or visit their webpage: www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/8468.html
Information is also available from the Rockland County Soil & Water Conservation District at (845) 364-2670 www.co.rockland.ny.us/environ/
Want to become a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control? Visit: www.cpesc.net
Stormwater Regulations: Erosion & Sediment Controls A quick guide for citizens and the construction industry
Typical stormdrain
A collaborative effort of the Stormwater Consortium of Rockland County
Stormwater can pick up sediment, debris and other pollutants as it runs off and enters nearby stormdrains.
For more information contact: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland 10 Patriot Hills Drive Stony Point, NY 10980 www.rocklandcce.org/stormwater.htm 845-429-7085 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Please contact the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland County office if you have any special needs.
Why do we care about stormwater and construction sites? It’s the law! Mismanagement of stormwater best management practices (BMPs) can lead to costly fines, stop-work orders, and expensive clean up. Also, sediment is the number one pollutant that flows from construction sites degrading water quality. Erosion occurs naturally; however, active construction sites can significantly accelerate that process and ruin water quality.
Silt fences are probably the most widely used erosion control method but least maintained.
filter fabrics and gravel are all excellent sediment controls (BMPs), however regular maintenance is essential. Initial installation of BMPs Clean gravel at entrance points.
Exposed stock piles and soil can easily run off construction sites resulting in costly repairs clogging drainage structures. A simple tarp over this stock pile and geotextiles can help to avoid this problem.
Best Management Practices Construction vehicles can carry sediment offsite and into nearby waterways. Gravel at the entrance and exit points can significantly reduce the amount of sediment leaving construction sites. The result of not using gravel at the entrance/ exit points.
Maintain erosion controls for the duration of the project. Geotextiles,
Geotextile/silt fence used to stabilize bank erosion. BMPs after storm event Regularly remove sediment and debris.
Soil run off from exposed stock pile. Repair any damaged silt fences. Straw bales can easily shift during storm events allowing sediment to enter nearby stormdrains.
Fix fallen support stakes.
